One of Our Favorite Sneaker Collabs Just Got a Restock (and a Mesmerizing Video Along With It)

This week, the footwear experts at Koio are announcing the launch of a new initiative: The Collective. It's a group of likeminded influencers and collaborators who are working with the brand, kicking off with tattoo artist JonBoy, principle dancer for the American Ballet Theater James Whiteside, and 21-year-old Montauk surfer Quincy Davis.

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A diverse group, to say the least—which is exactly the point. "Working to build Koio, we meet tremendously inspiring people every day," says Johannes Quodt, who co-founded the brand with Chris Wichert. "They don’t pursue conventional paths, but follow their inner voice." The Collective is their platform.

We've already seen what can come of this platform with one project: the Koio x JonBoy sneaker. The wildly popular style was initially released—and quickly sold out—this past summer. But now it's back.

And that's not the only move Koio is making to celebrate the launch of The Collective. The team also partnered with director Tyler Greco to shoot an entrancing short film inspired by The Little Prince and Carl Sagan's Cosmos. Featuring all three Collective members and melding helicopter-shot city footage with images of deep space, it's well worth a watch—right after you scoop up those new shoes.

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